Patna: A live time bomb was found lying on the busy Danapur route on Thursday morning. However, the bomb which was believed to be a strong one that could affect an area upto 200 metres, was defused by the bomb squad.

The bomb was later sent to the forensic lab for further examination.

The sources claim that the bomb was a powerful one and contained ammonium nitrate.

The preliminary inquiry suggests that the bomb must have been planted by local miscreant to create panic.